1.1 This test method covers procedures for the drop testing of loaded boxes, cylindrical containers, and bags and sacks by the free-fall method.
1.2 For containers not exceeding 110 lb (50 kg), this test method fulfills the requirements of ISO Standards 2206:1987 and 2248:1985. These ISO standards may describe procedures that do not meet the requirements for this test method.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D5276-19 Referenced Document
ASTM D2463 Standard Test Method for Drop Impact Resistance of Blow-Molded Thermoplastic Containers
ASTM D4003 Standard Test Methods for Programmable Horizontal Impact Test for Shipping Containers and Systems*, 2019-08-01 Update
ASTM D4169 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
ASTM D4332 Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
ASTM D6055 Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates*, 2019-08-01 Update
ASTM D6179 Standard Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
ASTM D880 Standard Test Method for Impact Testing for Shipping Containers and Systems*, 2021-10-01 Update
ASTM D996 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
ASTM E122 Standard Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With a Specified Tolerable Error, the Average for Characteristic of a Lot or Process
ASTM E680 Standard Test Method for Drop Weight Impact Sensitivity of Solid-Phase Hazardous Materials
ISO 2206 Packaging; Complete, filled transport packages; Identification of parts when testing
ISO 2248 Packaging; Complete, filled transport packages; Vertical impact test by dropping
ASTM D5276-19 history
2023ASTM D5276-19(2023) Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
2019ASTM D5276-19 Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
1998ASTM D5276-98(2017) Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
1998ASTM D5276-98(2009) Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
1998ASTM D5276-98(2004) Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
1998ASTM D5276-98 Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall